used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
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how long something has existed
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or to or toward a former location
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beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
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a small piece or quantity of something
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coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
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the body of faculty and students of a college
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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don't
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a quad with a square body
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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
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(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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full-bottomed
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the act of departing
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greater in size or importance or degree
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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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engage in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
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interpret something that is written or printed
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
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a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir."
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that'll
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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they're
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a special situation
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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be dressed in
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at the time that
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in or at the place that
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in the company of; together with
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an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir."
the person or people being spoken to
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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